L-(−)-Malic acid

ALDRICH/112577 - 97%, optical purity ee: 99% (GLC)

Synonym: (S)-(−)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; L-Hydroxybutanedioic acid

CAS Number: 97-67-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₆O₅
Molecular Weight: 134.09
EC Number: 202-601-5
MDL Number: MFCD00064213
Linear Formula: HO₂CCH₂CH(OH)CO₂H
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-112577-25G	25 g	$38.70 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-112577-100G	100 g	$98.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

assay	97%
form	powder
functional group	carboxylic acid
	hydroxyl
InChI	1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m0/s1
InChI key	BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
mp	101-103 °C (lit.)
optical activity	[α]20/D −27°, c = 5.5 in pyridine
optical purity	ee: 99% (GLC)
Quality Level	200
SMILES string	O[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

Application:	L-(-)-Malic acid is a selective α-amino protecting reagent for amino acid derivatives. It is also a versatile synthon for the preparation of chiral compounds including κ-opioid receptor agonists, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ analogue, and phoslactomycin B.
General description:	L-(-)-Malic acid is an organic acid that is commonly found in wine. It plays an important role in wine microbiological stability.
Packaging:	25, 100 g in poly bottle

Symbol	GHS07
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H319
Precautionary statements	P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	36/37/38
Safety Statements	26
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 3